Tail light change

[timvasqz]

I replaced the galvanized conductorboards (steve could you check the spelling on
that) behind the Lenz. aftermarket- $under 40 each. volvo +70 each and there was
not a difference. my dim lights were a result of poor connections in the
conductorboard and wires from the dash.

200% improvement came when I washed the inside of the lenz. Volvo has access to
the lenz in a weather protected trunk but the bus uses a poor sealing molded
plastic cover for the task. I soaked the removed lenz in mild laundry soap and a
bit of simple green. used pipcleaner to scrub the interior. I then polished the
outside of the lenz with a rag and some clearcoat scratch remover. Chances are
that if it looks dull on the outside it is some old wax or floorwax (underhanded
dealers use floorwax for a deep hide all showroom shine) . I would try floorwax
remover or laundrysoap prior to polishing. often the grit in the polish gums up
the bad wax and folks think they ruined the finish .

Greg ofTim&Greg
94ptRomoland
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ronmarabito2002"
wrote:
>
> Mike: The taillight units are not sealed. They have individual replacement
bulbs in them.
>
> R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, Tx 92WB40
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@> wrote:
> >
> > I am going to replace the tail lights on the Texas Minivan. Mine work fine,
but are scratched and not as shiny as new. As I understand it, the 91 WB40
Wanderlodge uses a Volvo 740 (89-92? tail light).
> >
> > The Bird is in a shop about 5 miles away, so I have not inspected them to
see how they are installed yet. Are they a sealed one-piece unit? Or is the
lens separate from the bulb holder?
> >
> > Anything special to be aware of when swapping these out? Any trimming or
connection issues? If it is a sealed unit, I assume it is just pop the bulbs
and connectors out and swap the tail light body?
> >
> > Just checking before looking for and buying replacements.
> >
> > Thanks for any inputs.
> >
> > Mike Bulriss
> > 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> > San Antonio, TX
> >
>

[Al Scudder]

You can also try a new product from Mequires I believe that will polish the lenses.

Scooter 2000 LX Ocqueoc, MI

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To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
From: chetg@...
Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2009 14:44:41 -0600
Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Tail light change

Mike,

My neighbor polished his plastic headlight covers on his S.O. B. last week with a $20.00 kit he got at harbor Freight and they look pretty good. That might be simpler t than replacements. Hope to see you guys at M.B. next month.

Chet Geist

1981 FC33 (In Clyde's shop right now.)

Austin, Texas

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Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Tail light change

I am going to replace the tail lights on the Texas Minivan. Mine work fine, but are scratched and not as shiny as new. As I understand it, the 91 WB40 Wanderlodge uses a Volvo 740 (89-92? tail light).

The Bird is in a shop about 5 miles away, so I have not inspected them to see how they are installed yet. Are they a sealed one-piece unit? Or is the lens separate from the bulb holder?

Anything special to be aware of when swapping these out? Any trimming or connection issues? If it is a sealed unit, I assume it is just pop the bulbs and connectors out and swap the tail light body?

Just checking before looking for and buying replacements.

Thanks for any inputs.

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX

[jim riordan]

Mike, I think you can polish them Jim Riordan 88 WBWL XXV --- On Sat, 3/7/09, mbulriss <mbulriss@...> wrote: From: mbulriss <mbulriss@...> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Tail light change To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, March 7, 2009, 1:49 PM I am going to replace the tail lights on the Texas Minivan. Mine work fine, but are scratched and not as shiny as new. As I understand it, the 91 WB40 Wanderlodge uses a Volvo 740 (89-92? tail light). The Bird is in a shop about 5 miles away, so I have not inspected them to see how they are installed yet. Are they a sealed one-piece unit? Or is the lens separate from the bulb holder? Anything special to be aware of when swapping these out? Any trimming or connection issues? If it is a sealed unit, I assume it is just pop the bulbs and connectors out and swap the tail light body? Just checking before looking for and buying replacements. Thanks for any inputs. Mike Bulriss 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan" San Antonio, TX